VIX

[Tancredi]

Why can't IG provide a properly concatenated VIX?

[HannahL]

Hi , thanks for the post!

 

Are you referring to the fact that we do not offer a continuous DFB (Daily Funded Bet) for the VIX, and only the front two month forward contracts?  This is because the Volatility Index is actually traded in the underlying market in forward monthly contracts, therefore we simply take this price and wrap our spread around it so that you can trade it on our platform.

 

If you meant something else when you refer to a concatenated VIX, please could you clarify so we can help?  Feel free to call, email, live chat or tweet us if easier!

 

Any other questions always welcome.

 

Thanks,

Hannah